Cucusoft AVI to VCD / AVI to DVD Converter Lite

Cucusoft AVI to VCD / AVI to DVD Converter Lite enables you to convert files of several video formats (including AVI, ASF, M2V, MPG, RM and WMV) to the VCD, DVD, SCVD or MPEG format.

The interface of the application is simple and intuitive. You can import media by using only the file browser, since the "drag and drop" method is not supported (but batch processing is).

You can set the output destination and extension, and initiate the conversion process.

You can preview the source and output video, select the frame size (keep aspect ratio or stretch to fit), specify the output format type (NTSC or PAL), vertically flip the image, enable to automatically add subtitles and split the target movie.

You can view a log file, merge videos, as well as configure audio and video settings when it comes to the frame rate, bit rate, quality, speed, volume, sample frequency rate and audio synchronization.

But you can also activate "DVD Author Express" and enable to automatically close it when it's done, as well as set the program to automatically turn off the computer when the task is completed.

During the conversion, you can view a progress bar, estimated remaining time, as well as the current and total number of frames.

The program takes up a very high amount of system resources, includes a step-by-step tutorial with snapshots, quickly converts a file and didn't freeze or crash during our tests.

However, we have encountered several issues. For example, the tool ruined the image and sound in case of an AVI-to-MPEG conversion, and popped up one too many errors during a batch conversion.

The bottom line is that the software from Cucusoft has great potential, but it desperately needs to fix its stability issues. Nevertheless, we suggest you test it for yourself. Maybe it's more compliant with your computer system.